The Dark History of Christianity in Ancient Rome

In this segment, Jeremy Slate breaks down how the Roman Empire actually viewed early Christianity during the time of Jesus and why Rome initially saw it as just a small sect of Judaism rather than a global movement. He explains how Roman religious policy, the “peace of the gods,” and periods of crisis led to waves of Christian persecution under emperors like Nero, Decius, and Diocletian, especially when the empire needed someone to blame for instability. The conversation also explores how Constantine’s vision before the Battle of Milvian Bridge and the Edict of Milan in 313 A.D. shifted Christianity from an illegal religion to a dominant force within the empire. From cultural decline and strange imperial leadership to economic reforms and the eventual rise of a Christian Rome, the discussion connects ancient history, governance, and spirituality in a way that still resonates with modern debates about culture and religion. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #PODCAST #SHAWNRYANSHOW #ANCIENT #HISTORY #ANCIENTHISTORY #DIDYOUKNOW #GOD #CHRISTIANITY #CHRIST #JESUS